How severe is CVE-2024-22186?

CVE-2024-22186 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22186 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22186?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-22186 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22186 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19782.

When was CVE-2024-22186 published?

CVE-2024-22186 was published on 2024-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22186

CVE-2024-22186 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-565.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19782
Weakness: CWE-565
Published: 2024-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The application suffers from a privilege escalation vulnerability. An attacker logged in as guest can escalate his privileges by poisoning the cookie to become administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22186?: The application suffers from a privilege escalation vulnerability. An attacker logged in as guest can escalate his privileges by poisoning the cookie to become administrator.
How severe is CVE-2024-22186?: CVE-2024-22186 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22186 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22186?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-22186 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22186 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19782.
When was CVE-2024-22186 published?: CVE-2024-22186 was published on 2024-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-107-02

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